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Mobile Manna Foundation, Uyo (2026)

10/10/2026

MOBILE MANNA FOUNDATION MARKS THE 15TH NATIONAL COLLOQUIUM ON MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND THE 2026 FOUNDATION DAY

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State | Saturday, 10 October 2026

Mobile Manna Foundation, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the care, rehabilitation and restoration of persons living with mental health challenges, on Saturday, 10 October 2026, commemorated World Mental Health Day and its Foundation Day with the 15th National Colloquium on Mental Health and Development. The event brought together eminent personalities from the legal profession, academia, public service, religious institutions and other sectors of society to advance discourse on mental health awareness, human dignity and the development of a sustainable mental healthcare system in Nigeria.

The colloquium, themed “From Lived Experiences to Changing Realities: Legal Frameworks for Transforming Mental Healthcare in Nigeria,” commenced at approximately 12:30 p.m. with an opening prayer led by a Reverend Sister of the Daughters of Charity. This was followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the Manna Prayer.

The occasion attracted an impressive gathering of distinguished personalities, including Distinguished Professor Enefiok Essien, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo; Chief Effiong Afiakurue; KJW Ikpoto-Oro; Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien; a representative of Hon. Patrick Umoh, KSJI, Member of the House of Representatives; Hon. Justice Joy Unwana, Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, who was represented by a judge; Hon. Prince Ukpong Akpabio; Professor Anthonia Essien; Professor Sylvester Udofia; and numerous other eminent guests from diverse professional and social backgrounds.

In his welcome address, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Manna Foundation, Fr. Prof. Donatus Ukpong, underscored the imperative of building a mentally healthy, inclusive and productive society. He reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to serving as a voice for the voiceless and restoring hope, dignity and meaningful opportunities to persons living with mental health challenges. He further emphasised society’s moral obligation to protect vulnerable individuals, safeguard their fundamental rights and ensure that they receive compassionate, respectful and humane care. His address called for a collective commitment to replacing stigma and discrimination with understanding, inclusion and practical support.

The welcome address was followed by songs commemorating World Mental Health Day, which reinforced the importance of public awareness and collective responsibility in promoting mental well-being across communities.

The keynote address was delivered by Hon. Justice Joy Unwana. Her address was followed by an interactive session during which participants raised questions and exchanged views on pertinent mental health issues. The discussion provided a platform for examining prevailing misconceptions, strengthening public understanding and highlighting the importance of appropriate legal and institutional frameworks for mental healthcare in Nigeria. A testimony by one of the Foundation’s patients further illuminated the lived realities of persons experiencing mental health challenges and underscored the transformative value of compassionate care, rehabilitation and social reintegration.

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Professor Inyang Udofot, also delivered remarks emphasising the need for sustained institutional commitment to the Foundation’s mission and objectives. Subsequently, donations were made in support of the Foundation’s mental healthcare initiatives. These contributions exemplified the importance of collaboration, philanthropy and shared responsibility in expanding access to mental health services and improving the welfare of vulnerable persons.

A major highlight of the celebration was the presentation of awards to individuals recognised for their contributions to, and support for, the advancement of mental healthcare through Mobile Manna Foundation.

Under the Pillar of Mental Health Award category, the recipients were Hon. Dr. Patrick Umoh, KSJI, Member of the House of Representatives; Hon. Justice Idongesit Ntem Isua, former Attorney-General of Akwa Ibom State; and Distinguished Professor Enefiok Essien, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo and Chairman of the 2026 World Mental Health Day Celebration. The awards acknowledged their contributions and support for the advancement of the Foundation’s mission.

Similarly, under the Mental Health Ambassador Award category, Rev. Dr. Mbosowo Udok and Barr. Akan-Mary Emmanuel Udo were honoured for their recognition as advocates and supporters of the cause of mental health. The awards underscored the significance of advocacy, strategic partnerships and sustained public engagement in combating stigma, promoting awareness and improving the quality of life of persons living with mental health challenges.

The programme also featured a ceremonial cake-cutting session and dance performances, adding a celebratory dimension to the occasion. The vote of thanks was delivered by Hon. Justice Winifred Effiong, Director of Administration of Mobile Manna Foundation, who expressed profound appreciation to the distinguished guests, participants, donors, supporters and members of the organising team for their contributions to the success of the event.

The programme concluded with group photographs and a closing prayer led by Mrs Philomena, President of the Catholic Women’s Organisation (CWO), St. Peter’s Parish, Ifa Ikot Obong, at approximately 5:31 p.m.

The 2026 celebration reaffirmed Mobile Manna Foundation’s commitment to restoring hope and dignity to persons living with mental health challenges. It also highlighted the imperative of sustained collaboration among government institutions, legal practitioners, academics, religious organisations, civil society groups and members of the public to promote accessible, humane and sustainable mental healthcare in Nigeria.

Beyond its ceremonial significance, the colloquium reinforced the understanding that mental healthcare transcends clinical intervention; it is also a matter of human rights, social justice, ethical responsibility and public policy. A society committed to human dignity must ensure that persons living with mental health challenges are not subjected to stigma, neglect or discrimination but are treated with compassion, fairness and respect. They must also be afforded equitable access to appropriate care, opportunities for rehabilitation and the means to participate meaningfully in family and community life.

The event therefore served as a renewed call for a more inclusive and responsive mental healthcare system in Nigeria-one that recognises lived experiences, upholds human dignity, strengthens legal protection and translates public commitments into tangible improvements in the lives of vulnerable persons.

Mobile Manna Foundation - The Voice for the Suffering Voiceless

Signed,

Dr. Godwin Ekenene
Manager
Mobile Manna Foundation

02/10/2026

WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN!

Mobile Manna Foundation proudly announces the 14th National Colloquium on Mental Health and Development and the 2026 Foundation Day Celebration, a significant gathering dedicated to advocacy, policy dialogue, mental health awareness, and the advancement of sustainable mental healthcare in Nigeria.

THEME: "From Lived Experiences to Real Change: Legal Framework for Sustainable Mental Healthcare Policy in Nigeria.”

Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026

Venue: NBA Auditorium, NBA Secretariat, Banking Layout, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

This year’s theme reflects a fundamental conviction: the voices and lived experiences of persons affected by mental health challenges must not merely be heard; they must inform legislation, shape public policy, and inspire sustainable institutional change. As the World Health Organization reminds us, “There is no health without mental health.”

The colloquium therefore provides a platform for policymakers, legal practitioners, mental health professionals, academics, development partners, advocates, persons with lived experience, caregivers, and other stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue towards building a more responsive, rights-based, accessible, and sustainable mental healthcare system in Nigeria.

From experience to advocacy.

From advocacy to policy.

From policy to action.

From action to real change.

Mobile Manna Foundation remains committed to the care, rehabilitation, restoration, dignity, and social reintegration of persons living with mental health challenges.

Join us as we once again bring minds, voices, and experiences together for a healthier and more inclusive Nigeria.

MOBILE MANNA FOUNDATION
Restoring Hope. Rebuilding Lives. Transforming Communities.

26/09/2026

MOBILE MANNA FOUNDATION CELEBRATES NURSE HOPE ON HER BIRTHDAY

On behalf of the Management, Staff, Members, and Patients of Mobile Manna Foundation, I warmly celebrate our amiable, dedicated, and hardworking nurse, Nr. Hope, on the occasion of her birthday.

Nurse Hope, who joined Mobile Manna Foundation several years ago, has brought to the Foundation a wealth of professional experience, compassion, discipline, and commitment to the care of persons living with mental health challenges. From the beginning of her service, she has demonstrated that nursing is not merely a profession but also a vocation grounded in humanity, patience, empathy, and the preservation of human dignity.

Her commitment to the wellbeing of our patients has remained consistent and commendable. She approaches her responsibilities with a profound understanding that every human being, irrespective of condition or circumstance, deserves to be treated with respect, compassion, and dignity. Through her daily service, she has contributed meaningfully to the Foundation's mission of restoring hope and dignity to persons living with mental health challenges.

Philosophically, true service is measured not merely by the position one occupies but by the lives one touches and the difference one makes in the lives of others. Nurse Hope has exemplified this principle through her dedication, professional conduct, and humane disposition. Her service reminds us that the healing of the human person involves not only medicine but also kindness, presence, understanding, and hope.

As you celebrate another year of life, we celebrate not only your birthday but also the values you embody and the positive influence of your service to humanity. May this new chapter of your life bring you renewed strength, wisdom, good health, fulfilment, and abundant grace.

May God continue to bless the work of your hands, reward your sacrifices, enlarge your capacity for service, and grant you many more fruitful years in good health and happiness.

From all of us at Mobile Manna Foundation, we celebrate you, appreciate your service, and wish you a beautiful and fulfilling year ahead.

Happy Birthday, Nurse Hope!

Signed,

Dr. Godwin Ekenene
Manager
Mobile Manna Foundation

23/09/2026

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CENTRAL COUNCIL, UYO DIOCESE, CELEBRATES THE FEAST OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL WITH PATIENTS OF MOBILE MANNA FOUNDATION

Today being 23 September 2026, at about 10:30 a.m., members of the St. Vincent de Paul Central Council, Uyo Diocese, paid a fraternal and charitable visit to the in-patients of Mobile Manna Foundation as part of the celebration of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul.

The celebration, observed annually within the period dedicated to the commemoration of St. Vincent de Paul, provided an opportunity for the members of the Council to express the Christian virtues of charity, compassion, solidarity, and service to humanity. In the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, whose life and ministry remain enduring testimonies to the dignity of the poor, the vulnerable, and the marginalised, the visit reaffirmed the conviction that genuine humanity is most profoundly expressed in our willingness to recognise and respond to the needs of others.

The delegation of the St. Vincent de Paul Central Council was led by its President, Surveyor Elijah Udousoro. Among the distinguished members of the delegation was Hon. Justice Lady Ntem Isua (Rtd.). The members expressed their delight at the work and humanitarian activities of Mobile Manna Foundation since its inception. They commended the Foundation's commitment to the care, rehabilitation, and restoration of persons living with mental health challenges and pledged their continued partnership in the collective effort to ensure that no person living with mental health challenges is abandoned or left without care on the streets of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria at large.

The delegation was received by the Manager of Mobile Manna Foundation, Dr. Godwin Ekenene, who expressed profound appreciation for the visit and the love demonstrated by the members of the St. Vincent de Paul Central Council. He acknowledged that acts of compassion such as this transcend material donations, because they communicate a deeper message of human dignity, belonging, hope, and solidarity with persons who are often socially vulnerable.

Dr. Ekenene also reaffirmed the Foundation's appreciation for the spiritual and humanitarian commitment of its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fr. Prof. Donatus Ukpong, particularly his enduring concern for the welfare of humanity and his commitment to praying for parishioners of Uyo Diocese and for humanity in general.

The Manager formally received the food items and clothing donated by the members of the St. Vincent de Paul Central Council and expressed gratitude for their continued demonstration of love, compassion, and care towards the patients of Mobile Manna Foundation. He noted that such gestures contribute meaningfully to the restoration of hope and dignity among persons living with mental health challenges.

Two patients of Mobile Manna Foundation also expressed their appreciation to the visiting delegation. They conveyed their happiness for the generosity shown to them and offered prayers for God's continued blessings upon the members of the St. Vincent de Paul Central Council.

The visit concluded at approximately 11:15 a.m. with a closing prayer led by the President of the Council, Surveyor Elijah Udousoro.

19/09/2026

Mary, your marriage is blessed.

19/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS MARY ANIETIE INYANG

The Management, Staff and Patients of Mobile Manna Foundation warmly congratulate Mrs Mary Anietie Inyang (formerly Miss Mary Etim Akpan), a dedicated and valued staff of our Foundation, on the solemnisation of her marriage.

Marriage is more than a social covenant, it is a sacred vocation through which two lives are brought together in love, companionship, fidelity, service, and mutual self-giving. It is a journey in which husband and wife are called to grow together in grace, patience, understanding, and the knowledge of God.

As you begin this new chapter of your life, may the Almighty God bless your union with enduring love, peace, wisdom, and joy. May He grant you the grace to build a home founded upon faith, mutual respect, compassion, and unwavering commitment to one another.

May your marriage become a testimony of God’s faithfulness, a sanctuary of peace, and a living witness to the beauty of love expressed through sacrifice, forgiveness, and service.

Congratulations once again, Mrs Mary Anietie. May God richly bless your marriage, establish your home, and grant you and your husband many fruitful and fulfilling years together.

Signed,

Dr. Godwin Ekenene
Manager
Mobile Manna Foundation

12/09/2026

Happy Priesthood Anniversary, Fr.

May God continually shower you with His mercy, grace, and unfailing love as you labour faithfully in His vineyard. May He cause the messages He delivers through you, His chosen vessel, to illuminate the darkest paths of humankind and awaken hearts to the light of truth, faith, and hope.

May your priestly vocation continue to be a profound witness to God’s presence in the world, and may He strengthen you with wisdom, courage, and spiritual discernment as you journey in His service.

Good health, divine strength, peace, and abundant grace shall continue to be our heartfelt wishes for you. May God preserve you and make your ministry a lasting instrument of His glory and the transformation of humanity.

Happy Anniversary, Fr., and may your priesthood continue to bear abundant fruit in the vineyard of the Lord.

Signed,

Dr. Godwin Ekenene
For: Staff members and Patients of Mobile Manna Foundation

09/09/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR ESTEEMED FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: A DISTINGUISHED PRIEST, PROFESSOR, AND GREAT HUMANITARIAN

Today, I write on behalf of the staff members, patients, and volunteers of Mobile Manna Foundation to celebrate a man whose life represents a remarkable convergence of faith, intellectual excellence, compassionate leadership, and humanitarian service. As a staff member of Mobile Manna Foundation, a facility committed to the care, rehabilitation, and restoration of persons living with mental health challenges, I consider it a privilege to celebrate a leader whose vision has given practical expression to the values of human dignity, service, and compassion.

Fr., your contribution to the Foundation extends far beyond administration and institutional leadership. Through your vision and commitment, Mobile Manna Foundation has become an expression of the conviction that every human being, irrespective of psychological, religious, social, or existential vulnerability, deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Your humanitarian philosophy demonstrates that genuine leadership is not measured merely by authority or accomplishment, but by the number of lives positively transformed through one's existence.

As a priest, you embody the profound theological principle of service to humanity as an expression of service to God. Your commitment to the well-being of others reminds us that compassion is not merely a moral virtue but also a theological obligation. In caring for the vulnerable, restoring hope to the distressed, and advocating for those whose voices are often unheard, you exemplify the Christian understanding of love as an active commitment to the dignity and flourishing of the human person.

As a university Professor, your intellectual contributions continue to demonstrate that knowledge acquires its highest value when it is translated into meaningful service to society. Your academic vocation and humanitarian commitments reveal a productive synthesis between theory and praxis, faith and reason, scholarship and service. This synthesis is particularly significant in the field of mental health, where scientific knowledge must continually be accompanied by empathy, ethical responsibility, and respect for human dignity.

On this special occasion, at the Foundation, we celebrate not only your achievements but also the humanity behind those achievements; your generosity, humility, courage, mentorship, and willingness to invest in the lives of others. Your influence has extended beyond professional boundaries, touching individuals, families, institutions, and communities in ways that cannot always be adequately measured.

As you commence another year of life, may the Almighty God continue to grant you wisdom for leadership, strength for service, clarity of vision, sound health, intellectual illumination, and abundant grace. May God enlarge your capacity to serve humanity and bless the works of your hands. May your priestly ministry become increasingly fruitful, your academic vocation increasingly impactful, and your humanitarian legacy increasingly enduring.

Thank you, and happy glorious birthday, Fr.

Signed,

Dr. Godwin Ekenene
Manager
Mobile Manna Foundation

25/07/2026

"I can now die in peace, for I have seen my beloved daughter again after all these years," a 75 years old widow wept.

Today, Oyubia Community was overwhelmed with tears of joy as men and women gathered to behold a daughter they thought they had lost forever.

The young woman, once mentally challenged and missing for over 5 years, has undergone treatment and rehabilitation by Mobile Manna Foundation. She was found and compassionately evacuated from Itam Market in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, by the Foundation's team. Since then, she has been receiving free treatment and rehabilitation at the Centre.

The Manager of the Foundation, Dr. Godwin Ekenene, who accompanied the young woman to her home, was deeply moved. He expressed how fulfilled he felt to be part of the life changing work of Mobile Manna Foundation.

The entire community lifted their voices in prayer for Mobile Manna Foundation for this divine intervention. In the same spirit, the mother of the patient, with tears streaming down her face, prayed fervently for the Foundation and donated yams, cassava, coconut, and plantains. She also promised to continue to support the Foundation's work.

May God continue to bless Fr. Prof. Donatus Ukpong, Hon. Justice Winifred Effiong, members, and all supporters of Mobile Manna Foundation who have been supporting this noble cause.

Today, I feel privileged to be counted among those who invest meaningfully and positively in human lives.

Together, we raise the bar of hope.

07/05/2026

A GOODWILL MESSAGE TO THE MOBILE MANNA FOUNDATION'S NURSES, PAST AND PRESENT

On behalf of the Management of Mobile Manna Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that focuses on the evacuation, treatment, and rehabilitation of Mentally Challenged persons, I write to celebrate our past and present Nurse Officers, and indeed, everyone in the noble profession who has dedicated their lives to the service of humanity.

As Florence Nightingale, the legendary founder of nursing, once aptly put it, "The very first requirement in a hospital is that it should do the sick no harm." The Foundation believes that your services are the "torchlight" that illuminates and brightens every health situation of humankind. At our Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre, we are committed to treating and redefining the essence of humanity for the abandoned set of people in our society, namely, the Mentally Challenged Ones. We believe that your partnership is essential for the realization of this dream.

As we celebrate this season of your noble profession, we acknowledge the profound contribution of Florence Nightingale, who epitomized the values of compassion, care, and dedication to the nursing profession. Thank you, and may you remain blessed as you reflect on the significance of your profession.

Happy Nurses Week,

Signed,

Dr. Godwin Ekenene
Operational Manager
Mobile Manna Foundation

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